TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Department of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution
RESEARCH EXPERIENCES FOR UNDERGRADUATES
NSF-REU#0552885:
DEVELOPMENT OF MICRO-TURBOMACHINERY
Program Description
This program provides selected undergraduate students opportunities to work with
graduate students in developing new generation of micro turbomachinery. Ten exceptional
undergraduate students will be selected to participate in this prestigious NSF
sponsored program during summer at Texas A&M University (TAMU). Excellent facilities and
services, small research groups, exciting interdisciplinary topics, and staying
in the intellectual city of College Station will provide students an invaluable
research experience when participate in this cutting edge technology development.
Eligibility
This prestigious and highly competitive program open to undergraduate students
from colleges, junior colleges, or universities where research facilities for
micromanufacturing and/or turbomachinery are yet to be established. To qualify
for application, a candidate should:
- Be a sophomore or junior with minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0.
- Major in mechanical, aerospace, manufacturing, industrial, or material engineering/technology.
- Be a US citizen or US permanent resident attending an educational
institution in America or overseas.
Scholarship & Benefit
A selected participant will receive a competitive scholarship of US$5,922 to cover meal, personal allowance,
and accommodation for the 10-week program. In addition, a travel allowance up to US$600 per
participant will be provided.
Application
The complete application package must be received by email or post marked before February 20, 2008.
Students from underpresented minority groups are encouraged to apply.
Required documents:
- Application: complete an application (doc or pdf format).
Download Form.
- Essay: describe your plan (doc or pdf format).
Download Form.
- Recommendation: ask your referees to send two letters, at least one must be from your current institution.
- Transcript(s): submit a copy of your latest transcript. An official transcript will be required when you are selected.
Contact
Send your enquiries or submit your application to:
NSF-REU: Micro Turbomachinery Program
Attention: Dr. Wayne N.P. Hung
MS 3367, ETID Dept
106 Fermier Hall
Texas A&M University
College Station, Texas 77843, USA
Tel: 979-845-4989
Fax: 979-847-9396
Email: hung@tamu.edu
